honornet-verify

honornet-verify is an open-source software tool designed to independently confirm the authenticity of decision records generated by the HonorNet agent acceptance network. HonorNet itself functions as a real-time authorization service that checks whether AI agents are permitted by their owners to make specific payments, verifying agent credentials and enforcing spending limits before transactions are approved. Every decision made by HonorNet is written to an append-only log, producing a signed record that details what was requested, what was decided, and the reasoning behind the decision.

The honornet-verify tool enables anyone—including compliance teams, auditors, or other stakeholders—to retrieve and validate these decision records without relying on HonorNet's own assertions. By using open-source verification software, users can confirm the integrity and authenticity of each record, ensuring that the decision was genuine and the log has not been tampered with. This process provides a defensible paper trail for AI agent payments, supporting transparency and accountability in environments where regulatory scrutiny or partner oversight is required.

The tool is available as a command-line interface, making it accessible for use on individual machines or as part of automated workflows. It is intended for integration with the HonorNet network, which accepts agent credentials from any recognized issuer and is not tied to a single vendor or agent platform. This approach supports a neutral and interoperable ecosystem for AI agent transactions.